This novel is a pearl of Chinese classical prose. It was written more than three hundred years ago and has become an integral part of world culture. The historical core of the plot is the journey of the Buddhist monk Xuan-tsang to India to obtain the sacred sutras. The real journey is surprisingly intertwined with fantastic details. The original plot moves, battles with demons and werewolves are colored with humor, which gives the story a special lightness. The image of one of the heroes of the story. Sun Wu-kung - the Monkey King - has taken a strong place in modern popular culture. The journey of the Buddhist monk and his friends continues in cartoons and musicals. Wu Chen-en created a novel that will be read by many generations of readers. The novel is in 4 books.